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Welcome to BassFan's Dock Talk section, where you will see brief, newsworthy items that for one reason or another can't be made into full-blown news articles. Despite the name, and in keeping with BassFan's editorial policy, every effort will be made to avoid publishing outright rumors.
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Bass Pro issues statement on Ranger
Monday, November 30, 2015
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T-H Marine acquires HydroWave
Monday, November 30, 2015
T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., announced the acquisition of the assets of HydroWave, LLC, marking another significant addition to its portfolio of boating ...
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Five Spot: Brandon Coulter
Friday, November 27, 2015If memory serves, Brandon Coulter did alright in his first bass tournament, and remembers the specific jacket he wore that day. He also thinks Shin Fukae ...
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Carrot Stix comeback?
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
When Carrot Stix rods were introduced at the 2007 ICAST show, they immediately made a huge splash, winning three Best of Show categories. They also turned ...
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FFF auction starts Nov. 30
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The Future Fisherman Foundation announced that its annual online fund-raising auction will begin next week and run through Dec. 7. This year’s event is ...
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Rod Glove picks up Howell
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The Rod Glove announced that it's added 2014 Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell to its pro staff.
“I've been using Rod Gloves now for 5 years ...
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Three top Ranger execs resign
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Ranger Boats president and CEO Randy Hopper, vice president of sales Keith Daffron and vice president of finance Mendel Hughes have resigned their positions, ...
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PRADCO buys Norman Lures
Monday, November 23, 2015PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a leading manufacturer and marketer of fishing and hunting brands and products, has acquired legendary fishing lure maker Norman ...
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McMillan declines Elite invitation
Monday, November 23, 2015
Brandon McMillan, the 2016 Bassmaster Southern Opens points champion and winner of the final event at Lake Seminole, told BassFan recently that he's declined ...
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College guy gets crack at Chapman
Monday, November 23, 2015
Brent Chapman squares off against Bethel University angler John Garrett at Tennessee's Gibson County Lake in episode 4 of Pro vs. Joe.
Bethel, under ...
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Five Spot: Scott Canterbury
Friday, November 20, 2015If he could, Scott Canterbury would go back to the 1970s to check out how his grandparents lived. He also thinks Forrest Wood Cup champion Brad Knight ...
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Bass Fishing HOF adds Bush, Murray, Yamamoto
Thursday, November 19, 2015A former United States president, a noted bass fishing educator, and one of the most innovative designers of soft plastic lures will join the current ...
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Quick Tip: Montgomery's game plan for docks
Thursday, November 19, 2015
When Elite Series angler Andy Montgomery talks about fishing docks, BassFans should listen up. He's one of the best at picking over the floating fish ...
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Buck Knives adds Rose
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Buck Knives announced it will become a sponsor of FLW Tour angler Mark Rose.
Rose, who turned pro in 2001, has multiple tournament wins, including ...
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Fitzgerald picks up Williams
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Fitzgerald Rods announced that it's signed Bassmaster Elite Series angler David Williams to a sponsorship deal. Williams, a North Carolina resident, finished ...
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Kelley will represent FLW Foundation
Thursday, November 19, 2015
FLW announced today that second-year professional angler Cody Kelley of Arkansas will represent the FLW Foundation on the 2016 FLW Tour. As part of the ...
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Balog: The fish are No. 1
Thursday, November 19, 2015
In this week's edition of Balog's Bass War, Joe Balog examines a recent study on the relocation of tournament-caught bass. There appears to be solid evidence ...
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TTBC goes to Ray Roberts in '16
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Officials announced today the 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will celebrate its 10th anniversary at Lake Ray Roberts, in the shadows of Dallas/Fort ...
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Fish Head aligns with HUK
Monday, November 16, 2015
Lure manufacturer Fish Head announced that it's partnered with HUK Performance Fishing to create a line of high-end, co-branded apparel. The line is available ...
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Chapman accepts farm-pond challenge
Monday, November 16, 2015Brent Chapman takes on the daunting task of competing against the owner (and creator) of a fertile Kansas farm pond in the latest episode of Pro vs. Joe.
“I’ve ...
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2015 Gift Guide
Monday, November 16, 2015
The BassFan staff has compiled a few items that may be of interest to you or the bass angler in your life this holiday season. From line to baits and ...
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MillerCoors back with FLW
Friday, November 13, 2015
FLW announced Friday that MillerCoors will return as a sponsor of the organization throughout the 2016 season. Professional angler Jeff Sprague of Point, ...
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Five Spot: Anthony Gagliardi
Friday, November 13, 2015Anthony Gagliardi says falling in the water during a team tournament at Lake Russell back in the day was the most embarrassing moment of his career. He ...
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T-H Marine adds Gear Grabbar
Thursday, November 12, 2015
T-H Marine Supplies, Inc. and Magnetic Marine Products announced today they have entered into an agreement that grants T-H Marine exclusive global rights ...
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Howell boat giveaway approaching
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Elite Series angler Randy Howell's annual boat giveaway will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14 as part of the Kampfire for the King event at King's Home ...
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Quick Tip: Why Hackney stays on top for smallies
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Greg Hackney has learned over the years that smallmouth bass can be voracious feeders on the surface, but it's important ...
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Balog: Inside Hanselman's head
Thursday, November 12, 2015Joe Balog has interviewed Ray Hanselman already this year, but he had to pick the brain of the Texan again after his improbable victory at the Rayovac ...
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Cooks order up second Bass Cat win
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
It took four sessions of fishing over 2 days at three different lakes in Arkansas, but Roger and Corey Cook were up to the challenge in winning the Bass ...
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New gear: Berkley making a 'hard charge'
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
At ICAST this year, Berkley unveiled its long-awaited series of bass hardbaits, which were designed and tested under the watchful and discerning eyes ...
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BCB Championship starts today
Monday, November 9, 2015
Today marks the beginning of the 3rd annual Bass Cat National Team Championship, a 2-day, no-entry-fee, invitation-only tournament put on by Bass Cat’s ...
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Chapman's show visits Onondaga
Monday, November 9, 2015
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brent Chapman has released the second episode of his "Pro vs. Joe" series, in which he squares off against everyday ...
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Collins rallies for Nation Championship win
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Collins’ victory at the 2015 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship was a year in the making. The Texas angler lost his bid for the Bassmaster Classic by 1 1/2 ...
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Report: Prospect of Cabela's sale has Sidney on edge
Friday, November 6, 2015On Thursday, media reports surfaced about outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops potentially preparing a bid to purchase its primary competitor Cabela’s, Inc. ...
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Five Spot: Wesley Strader
Friday, November 6, 2015Can you picture Wesley Strader soaring through the air in a motocross race during the X Games? He can. He also witnessed Forrest Wood Cup winner Brad ...
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B.A.S.S. picks Texoma, Mille Lacs
Thursday, November 5, 2015
B.A.S.S. announced today that the 2016 BASSFest event will take place at Lake Texoma on the Oklahoma-Texas border, and the season-ending Angler of the ...
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Balog: FLW on the spot
Thursday, November 5, 2015
In a quest to determine the FLW Tour's direction, Joe Balog posed some tough questions to Kathy Fennel (the organization's president of operations) and ...
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Martens says he can do better
Wednesday, November 4, 2015Aaron Martens has a knack for uttering phrases or going on tangents during the course of a conversation that makes some people scratch or shake their ...
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Lucas connects with Bass Mafia
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Bass Mafia, a division of Mafia Outdoors, announced today it has added Bassmaster Elite Series angler Justin Lucas to its "family," or pro staff. ...
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